
This week's
Private Practice was the last new one ABC has scheduled at this point; one more episode has been filmed, but on account of the
writers' strike, there's no knowing when we'll see it. So I figured this would be a good time to take stock of the show. Are you enjoying it.

I was pretty excited to see Cooper's name in the title of this episode of
Private Practice. He's easily my favorite character, and from the comments on last week's episode, it seems like
some of you agree. But the, er, "port" Cooper found in his storm wasn't quite what I was expecting. Meanwhile, Addison's baby fever kicked in again, and Naomi and Sam became convinced they were being punished for their sins. To read my take on the episode and add your thoughts, just read more
Cooper and ...

Like watching women give birth. Then you'll love this episode of
Private Practice. It was baby boom time around the Oceanside Wellness Group this week, as three sets of doctors got to deliver three babies with three different guest-starring patients, including Sara Gilbert as a pregnant woman who held up a convenience store.

If I had to choose a theme for this episode of
Private Practice, it would be "hidden pain." Whether through their patients or their personal stories, each character had to face some sort of uncomfortable, repressed secret. To read my take, just read more
When I saw Charlotte's name in the title of the episode, I was sure it was a typo. I've found her to be the most boring, one-note character thus far; she comes in to be the taskmaster, but then she fades back into the background.

Hi, character development. Welcome to
Private Practice. I hope you're settling in for a long stay at Oceanside Wellness, because when you're around, this show is so much better. Downright enjoyable, even.